Exploring the Future Through Arts and Legacy with Mi’jan Celie Tho-Biaz
Season 3 Episode 2
In this compelling episode of *Terrified Nation*, host Debilyn Molineaux invites the visionary Mi’jan Celie Tho-Biaz to share her transformative work at the intersection of oral history, arts, and education. As a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist and expert speaker for the U.S. Department of State, Mi’jan reflects on her research in the archives of speculative fiction pioneer Octavia E. Butler and the lessons it offers for our collective future.
Together, Debilyn and Mi’jan explore how the arts can shape a more inclusive, visionary world, diving into themes of Afrofuturism, cultural stewardship, and the conditions needed to honor and preserve visionary legacies. With engaging storytelling, they invite listeners to imagine their own future two years from now, offering a powerful exercise in hope and personal transformation.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that merges creativity with actionable insights for building a better tomorrow.
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Public release is Monday January 20, 2025.